From what I’ve read, moving to a new Web host is pretty straightforward as long you as do things by the book – e.g. backup your files, move them to the new host, change your DNS, etc. Of course, moving to a new host can often be less than straightforward. It can be a harrowing, frustrating and time-consuming process.
So, it was with some trepidation that I headed down the path to move this blog and All About Nortel to A Small Orange from b5media. In the beginning, things were helped along by b5media’s Lee Newton, who patiently worked to determine some SQL issues that cropped up. Then, I switched the DSN coordinates, and crossed my fingers to see if the switch to A Small Orange worked.
Everything seemed to be fine until I tried to click on one of my posts, and got an error message. Not good. A few frantic e-mails to A Small Orange’s top-notch support people led to a change in the .htaccess files – and, voila, we’re good to go.
All I need to do is re-install a bunch of plug-ins and find a cool three-column theme (I’m thinking clean, blue/white). Please bear with me while I experiment with different themes.
In hindsight, there’s no lack of advice, hacks and insight available about WordPress. In fact, there’s probably too much. One thing I’d like to see is cPanel 101 given that’s where the magic to switching the .htaccess files existed.
By the way, if you’re looking for a new Web host, I have no hesitation recommending A Small Orange. Their hosting packages are reasonably prices while support is very responsive, quick and helpful.
